Southampton boss Ivan Juric has confirmed that he won’t rest Super Eagles midfielder Joe Aribo and other big names for today’s FA Cup clash against Swansea. Juric made this known in an interview with the club’s website, where he said that the cup game is important for Southampton. “I think the players are working hard … Read more
Eric Chelle has said he couldn’t reject the chance to manage the Super Eagles of Nigeria, reports Completesports.com. The former defender was named substantive head coach of the three-time African champions this week. Chelle has accepted to leave his role as head coach of Algerian club, MC Oran to lead the Super Eagles. Read Also:CAF … Read more
Super Eagles striker Umar Sadiq came on as a second-half substitution as Sevilla hold Valencia to a 1-1 draw in Saturday’s La Liga game. The Nigerian international, who was making his first appearance in the league for Valencia, came on in the 69th minute for Hugo Duro. Read Also: Olmo Will Face Real Madrid … Read more
Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman was in action as Atalanta played out a goalless draw against Udinese in Saturday’s Serie A game. The Nigerian international, who was making his 16 appearances, has netted nine goals and bagged five assists for Atalanta this ongoing season. His compatriot, Okoye was missing in action due to injury. Atalanta’s … Read more
Super Eagles defender, Ola Aina, has described the FA Cup as a magic tournament ahead of the team’s game against Luton Town on Saturday. Speaking with the FA Cup official website, the Nigerian international stated that Nottingham Forest is well prepared for the game. “It’s a tough game, but one that I think we’ll be … Read more
Former international, Julius Aghahowa hopes Eric Chelle will make a positive impact with the Super Eagles. The former Mali international was named substantive Super Eagles head coach this week. Chelle’s appointment has divided opinion in the football space in Nigeria. Read Also:Inter Preparing Shocking Swoop For Ex-AC Milan Goalkeeper Donnarumma Aghahowa is however rooting for … Read more
Everyone is expecting my comment on the recent engagement of a foreign coach for the country’s national football team, the Super Eagles. I am sorry that I am going to disappoint those expecting me to criticize or praise the appointment. I am numb! Like every other Nigerian, I knew a search was on for a … Read more
Jo Bonfrère, the Dutch-born coach who guided Nigeria’s U-23 Dream Team to victory at the 1996 Olympic Games men’s football event with a 3-2 win over Argentina in the final, has declared that the Super Eagles’ qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals depends on the players, not the coach, Completesports.com reports. Jo Bonfrere … Read more
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has debunked a reported plan to protest the appointment of Eric Chelle as Super Eagles head coach. The dissociation was announced in a statement signed on Friday by the association’s Senate President, Afeez Akinteye. According to Akinteye, the association’s attention has been drawn to a frivolous … Read more
Former Nigerian international Joseph Yobo has advised Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen not to hesitate to join Manchester United if the opportunity avails itself. Recall that the Nigerian international has been linked with a move to Old Trafford since the January transfer window opened. However, Yobo has urged the Galatasaray striker to join Man United … Read more